Island Talk (340)
Letter to the Editor: Ban would hurt collectors, not help animals
In your last issue, I read a letter submitted by Ed Harris of the National Humane Society. In it he suggests that the collection of ivory is a barbaric, horrendous and shameful hobby that should be ended.
It is well-known that his group is atte
Letter to the Editor: Real cost of ivory is decimation of elephants
While on vacation I read the article in The Coastal Star about the collector of ivory. I am greatly offended that you would promote such a barbaric hobby and Mr. Weisblut should be ashamed as well.
The primary source of ivory is the African elepha
Letter to the Editor: Hold iPic developer to promises
Delray Beach is changing and that is healthy. Change allows us to reaffirm what makes Delray special.
The most recent addition to our downtown is a proposed iPic movie theater. It has created much discussion and emotion. Although I voted against the
Letter to the Editor: RICO suit stressful for defendant
As a co-defendant in the town of Gulf Stream’s recent RICO lawsuit, I would like to set the record straight. The town initiated this action for one purpose — to censor, intimidate and silence its critics.
I have been very careful to make sure m
Letter to the Editor: Lantana water crew to be commended
In mid-July, Lantana town crews began working on a water problem along Dixie Highway, near the northern town limits. I understand it had to do with a nonfunctioning fire hydrant.
As a result, East View Street experienced diminished water service
Letter to the Editor: Meeting report gave wrong impression
The recent article, “City/CRA shared-goals meeting takes a turn toward showdown” was more gossip-like than the journalistic quality your readers have come to expect.
First, a made-up “rift” (between city and CRA) that does not exist cannot “conti
Letter to the Editor: Horrific crime made impression on youngster
The June Coastal Star cover story on the infamous Chillingworth murders took me back to my childhood, when I vividly remember reading an account of this horrific crime in “The Justice Story” of the New York Daily News. As an impressionable youngster,
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Kudos to creative colon health campaigners
Thank you to Lona O’Connor for writing the piece, “Bathroom is flush with creative campaign for colon health,” about Wendy and Jamie Greenhut and their efforts to raise awareness regarding inflammatory bowel diseases.
I was diagnosed with ulcerat
Local Voices: Make developer earn concessions from city
I have followed with interest the planned development around the Mizner on the Green site in Boca Raton, where the owner, El Ad National Properties, has proposed to replace this outdated 244-unit project and reportedly seek discretionary height incre
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Freight train worries are not unfounded
The public is rightly concerned about how much more freight traffic there will be on the Florida East Coast Railway tracks with the opening of a deeper port in Miami and the widening of the Panama Canal.
With the revitalization and rejuvenatio
Letter to the Editor: Move Delray Affair west, off Atlantic Avenue
I have been on Atlantic Avenue for more than 30 years and actively involved in the planning and renaissance of the downtown.
I have been chairman of the Atlantic Avenue Association, an original member of the Joint Venture Board and on the startup of
Letter to the Editor: Neighbors trying to preserve community ambiance
The stretch of land east of the Palmetto Park Bridge is home to a close knit and diverse community of families with one common goal: preserving our beach lifestyle and sharing this federally protected natural resource with our winter visitors. Dotted
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Why not nicer sounding names?
When I was a kid in Miami Beach, the flowing water between Miami Beach and Miami was referred to as the Spanish River, and the road along the ocean was Ocean Drive.
Somehow over the years our ears have become tuned to the Intracoastal Waterway and A1A
Local Voices: Higher manatee count simply means we have more to protect
Florida’s manatees are at a crossroads. Well, actually, the agencies that protect manatees are at a crossroads, and manatees themselves are in the crosshairs.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is busy working behind closed doors deciding whether to d
Letter to the Editor: Pantry hurt by office burglary
There is much to appall one in today’s world, and I just experienced another example of an appalling act. I have served as a volunteer for many years at a local food pantry, the Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach. On the night of
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Dubious assumptions are piling up around train
How much is too much? When it comes to traffic congestion, noise pollution, and assaults on public safety and the quality of life in coastal communities, the proposed All Aboard Florida passenger rail project may take the cake.
For more than a year,
Letter to the Editor: Debate is good, but mob behavior uncivil
Déjà vu. About 10 years ago, several of the town’s most vociferous voices attacked me when I was a sitting commissioner. Using profanity and disrespect, they stood up to the microphone and called me a disgrace and asked for my resignation. Weeks
Read more…Letter to the Editor: Preserve deserves total dedication
Regarding the article “Volunteer looks to enhance Nature Preserve’s worth to town,” in your February edition, I would like to clarify two things:
Firstly, it was reported that “Apparently Treinen did not consult with the Friends of the Lantana Nature
Letter to the Editor: More to manager’s resignation than story reported
While I have always found Rich Pollack to be a very competent reporter, I take issue with his article, “Manager steps down after negative IG report.” It is misleading and doesn’t address reasons for Kathleen Weiser’s departure. Many Highland Beach re
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